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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Oct 22, 1959

Page

15

Acton Community Personal Notes Record Weekend Visits

Personal notes from Acton list visiting out of town guests and local gatherings. Mentions Mrs Crawford Douglas of Woodstock, weekend in Acton with Mrs W Boucle, and Tom Watson weekend in Montreal attending a sister’s wedding. Several Ys Men of Acton visiting Kitchener. Waterloo and Milton Heights residents noted among Sunday visits.

Acton Crawford Douglas of Woodstock W. Boucle MAL Bt Tom Watson Montreal Betty Jean Hilson Squeek Rigo Our Lady of Victory Church Milton Heights Boty Moreau

Community Event Notes With Racing, Darts and Remembrance

Local notes invite Blood Clinic donors tonight and urge help with moving gear down stairs. Dart tournaments prepare for the season with Tuesday night aiming to attract players. Euchre plans seek a full house to boost interest and keep members informed as Remembrance Day and Poppy Day ask neighbors to buy poppies. The Remembrance Day Service is expected to attract many members.

Bunk Burcher Binna

Friendly Circle hears Scotland conference highlights

Mrs G Somerville, past Halton District Women's Institute president and 14th Ontario delegate, recalled the Associated Country Women of the World gathering in Scotland where 1,100 delegates from 30 countries attended. Mrs D Bothwell thanked her and presented a token of appreciation.

Scotland Europe Friendly Circle United Church G. Somerville Women's Institute Somerville Halton D. Bothwell

Burlington Drys Win Four Liquor Questions

Burlington voters approved four liquor issues despite opposition. The tally shows results across Cocktail Lounges Dining Lounges Aldershot liquor stores and related venues with margins in favor of the dry side and mixed outcomes in Aldershot region votes.

Burlington Drys Burlington Aldershot Ares Aldershot Heer

Awards Tender School Grading Awards Tender School Grading

The tender of Gearse Crowe Con Lid of Preton was accepted for Nass. AWE school ends Tuesday evening for grade neglect and ditching the s te Hobe easehaul at Brooke Contract ps ce as $2400. Aseliie to be dettus fall ad tenders an Ue coestrue yare whe cubed oo damais. The shool Lay Te Oe Kottpletd bs September, Td. The Dot: 6 a matecpality must Have a Popstion et LAO to bee came aon.

Gearse Crowe Nass AWE Brooke Dettus

Bazaar at Stone Church marks CWL anniversary

The Catholic Womens League with Rockwood and Quatic churches held a Bazaar in St. John’s church parish hall. Draws were planned, prizes awarded, and the tea room thrived. Local visitors included Mr and Mrs Maurice Hurd, Mr and Mrs George Baynr e, and Miss Helen Bayne.

Stone Church Maurice Hurd Weswin George Baynre Helen Bayne Catholic Womens League Rockwood Quatic St. John's Church John Root Lorton J. Oakes A. S. Callaghan Noth Ny United Church J. W. Oliver M . Jo McLeod Trinity Chen Guelph Presbyterian Church Serpyeece H. B. Stokreef Anthony Kingscote O.V.C John Lieyd Moss Mary Jolliffe Davebor Stratford

Two New Members for Y Auxiliary

The October Yo Ladies' Auxiliary meeting welcomed two new members Amy Walker and Dene Santo. Members volunteered to assist at the blood donor clinic and plans progressed for the nursery school with over 30 enrollments. Supplies of plasticene and erdyons were ordered. The gathering closed with the Mizpah benediction and refreshments.

Yo Ladies’ Auxiliary Amy Walker Dene Santo Earny

Mrs R McEnery Hosts Quilt Draw For W A W I

Mrs Robert McEnery hosted the October meeting of the W A W I. A quilt draw raised 112 dollars. The report noted a turkey supper planned for Balinatad community youth, plus an Erin presentation and a busy church week with readings, music, and a social dance event.

Ballinafad Women’s Institute Fundraiser Draw

Draw conducted by Ballinafad Women’s Institute in aid of the Georgetown and District Memorial Hospital Women’s Auxiliary Fund. Mrs John Gunn convener of ways and means committee and Mrs Calvin Aitken RR 8 Act. held the lucky ticket. Proceeds amounted to $112.87.

Ballinafad Women's Institute Georgetown and District Memorial Hospital Women’s Auxiliary Fund John Gunn Ways and Means Calvin Aitken R. RR

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